After Qin Xin left Suyab City with Lin Yu and the others.

I could feel that I had passed through an energy barrier, and this barrier seemed to have been set up to prevent the invasion of demonic beasts.

After stepping into the depths of the Dead Leaf Forest, the surrounding spiritual energy became much denser. Of course, Qin Xin could also detect many powerful auras in this forest through his spiritual sense.

Lin Yu and his companions had been lurking deep within this withered leaf forest for a long time, and were therefore very familiar with the environment and terrain.

After bypassing the territories of some powerful demonic beasts, the escort team slowly made its way towards the Central Plains.

Along the way, the escort team also killed several monsters that had strayed into the area.

These monsters were all level four monsters. Fortunately, the guard team was very vigilant and killed them as soon as they appeared.

However, Qin Xin also noticed that Xia Qi and Hu Zhe, along with some experts from the Great Xia royal family, were also following directly behind them. When the guard team encountered the monsters, these people stood by and watched.

It seemed that they were already thinking that they would encounter even more powerful monsters, and thus be wiped out.

Lin Yu was annoyed by the people following him all the way and kept shouting that he wanted to fight the group behind him. If Bai Zhi hadn't stopped him, he probably would have charged forward directly.

Pingyun remained silent the entire way, though his expression was rather grim.

They were unsure of Xia Qi and Hu Zhe's intentions as they followed behind, so they couldn't help but feel worried. Moreover, if they encountered some powerful demonic beasts and Xia Qi and Hu Zhe ambushed them from behind, they feared they would perish in the withered leaf forest.

"Boss Yu, I have a way to shake off the people behind us."

Qin Xin knew that being followed like this all the time wasn't going to work, so he volunteered to step forward.

"Oh? Brother Danqing, you can tell me your method directly." Lin Yu's eyes flashed with anticipation after hearing that Qin Xin had a solution.

Bai Zhi and Ping Yun, who had always disliked Qin Xin, both turned their gazes to Qin Xin, listening to what his solution was.

Qin Xin also stated frankly, "I have a formation that can trap these people for a period of time."

"Array formation?" Upon hearing "array formation," Pingyun's expression changed slightly. "Brother Danqing, are you an array formation master?"

Qin Xin was naturally aware of Ping Yun's expression. Array masters were even rarer than alchemists, mainly because the study of arrays was more difficult and would also delay a martial artist's cultivation.

However, array masters can inscribe powerful array patterns into spirit talismans, activating the array within the talisman in times of crisis, which can unleash tremendous power. The value of such spirit talismans is no less than that of some elixirs.

Qin Xin shook his head and said, "No, it's just that I obtained a formation by chance, and after studying it, I can use it now."

Lin Yu stepped forward and patted Qin Xin on the shoulder, saying, "Brother Danqing, it seems I underestimated you before. To be able to understand this formation, you must have an extremely amazing talent. No wonder Peak Master Rongling repeatedly instructed us to bring you safely into Zhongzhou."

Bai Zhi remained calm and looked at Qin Xin with some seriousness, saying, "You are only at the eighth level of the Qi Sea Realm, while two of the royal experts behind Xia Qi are at the eighth level of the Yuan Mansion Realm. Are you confident that you can trap them all in the formation?"

To avoid arousing suspicion, Qin Xin deliberately sounded somewhat uncertain and said, "It should be able to trap them for a short while. We need to try."

Upon hearing that they could be trapped, Lin Yu said nonchalantly, "This Dead Leaf Forest is so big, even a short time is enough for us to get rid of them."

Bai Zhi immediately punched him, rolling her eyes as she said, "Have you forgotten Peak Master Rong Ling's instructions? What are we going to tell him if something happens to this kid?"

Only then did Lin Yu realize what was happening, and she awkwardly scratched her head.

Qin Xin looked at Bai Zhi with an indifferent expression and said, "If they keep following us like this, who knows what potential risks there might be. I will leave immediately after I set up the formation, and I don't think there will be any problems."

Faced with Qin Xin's words, Bai Zhi was persuaded, after all, she also cared about everyone's safety.

He solemnly said to Qin Xin, "If we fail, return as soon as possible. If those experts from the Great Xia royal family attack us, the three of us can hold them off for a while, and then you can take your employer away as soon as possible."

After the group reached a consensus, they also discussed the next steps.

After passing through a dense forest, Yu quickly went in at Lin Yu's invitation, and Xia Yue also led Xiao Mei out of the carriage and into the forest.

Qin Xin led the departing entourage in carriages, deliberately heading towards the territory of a level six demon beast.

When Xia Yue saw someone break away from the group, she curiously turned around and looked back, her eyes full of doubt. She felt that the person was very familiar, but she couldn't say where she had seen them before. Finally, urged by Lin Yu, she could only hurry on her way.

Qin Xin stopped immediately after stepping into the territory of a level six demon beast.

His figure then concealed itself in the nearby bushes. After the Nine Flames Battle Immortal Sword appeared in his hand, the patterns on it began to slowly flow and spread outwards.

As for Xia Qi and Hu Zhe, they didn't think too much about it. With the protection of the experts from the Great Xia royal family, they were carefree throughout their journey.

Suddenly, a master came to report.

"Second Prince, it seems the princess and her people have become separated ahead. What should we do?"

Upon hearing that the team ahead had split up, Xia Qi and Hu Zhe were somewhat puzzled, wondering what these people were planning.

"Just follow Xia Yue!" Hu Zhe said.

Hu Zhe wasn't interested in the other people in the group. He followed behind them with another thought in mind: he wanted to make sure Xia Yue didn't die in the Dead Leaf Forest, since he hadn't yet enjoyed this beauty.

Xia Qi and Hu Zhe then headed towards the carriage, but before reaching the territory of the level-six demon beast, they hurriedly stopped.

"Second Prince, there seems to be a level six demonic beast ahead. Should we still go in?" The expert from the Great Xia royal family asked hesitantly.

After all, a level six demon beast is equivalent to the strength of a martial artist at the third stage of Core Formation. Although they could easily lead everyone away together, it would likely delay them for quite some time.

"No problem, we can just go in. This is just the edge of that monster's territory, so I don't think we'll be in any trouble," Hu Zhe said.

The group then entered, but were dumbfounded when they saw the lone carriage in front of them.

Hu Zhe suddenly realized, "I've been tricked!"

Xia Qi's expression was also somewhat grim. "Senior Brother Hu, what should we do?"

Hu Zhe said rudely, "What do you suggest we do?! Go after them right now!"